Shimla: Books on Indian spiritualism are in great demand in foreign countries, and even the Chinese are impressed, said the National Book Trust (NBT) director MA Sikander. "Books on spiritualism have become the USP (unique selling proposition) of Indian publishing houses. These books are selling like hot cakes in foreign countries," he said here. Sikander, here for a six-day book fair that began Saturday, said visitors evinced keen interest in...
01:31 PM, May 14, 2012
Chandigarh: In an effort to impart quality education to the marginalised, the Punjab government on Sunday said it would spend Rs 30 crore to provide free text books to scheduled caste and scheduled tribe students in the state. "We are committed to quality education. The state government will provide free text books to scheduled caste and scheduled tribe students studying from class one to class eight in the state," Punjab...
07:09 PM, May 06, 2012
Mumbai: Sikandar Kher, son of veteran actors Anupam and Kirron Kher, who is three-films-old and is yet to crack the success formula in Bollywood, says, he is struggling to make a name for himself in the industry and that there is no market for him as yet. So far, Sikandar's ride in B-town has not been smooth sailing. All his films-- 'Summer 2007', 'Woodstock Villa' and 'Khele Hum Jee Jaan...
04:07 PM, Jan 04, 2012
New Delhi: Actress Pooja Bedi says she has been asked to refrain from attending the grand finale of Colors' reality show 'Bigg Boss 5', in which she was a participant. "Have been informed by channel that I'm not to attend finale, despite it being mandatory in my contract! Wonder why! Any guesses?" Pooja posted on micro-blogging site Twitter. "Have asked channel to state reason I cannot be there at finale...
05:40 PM, Jan 03, 2012
New Delhi: Filmmakers Abbas-Mustan, known for making fast-paced action thrillers, are set to entertain their fans with another lean and mean heist flick, 'Players', that releases Friday. Co-produced by Viacom 18 and Abbas-Mustan, the film is the official remake of Hollywood movie 'Italian Job' and stars Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Bobby Deol, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Sikander Kher and Omi Vaidya in prominent roles. Abhishek plays Charlie Mascarenhas, a...
01:12 PM, Jan 02, 2012
Mumbai: Actor Neil Nitn Mukesh says all his co-stars in 'Players' had to be highly fit during the filming of the action thriller, but Bipasha Basu gave fitness a different meaning. "If I talk about 'Players', I think all of us had to stay fit specially for the film because it is an action film. Everyone had to concentrate on their fitness level," said the 29-year-old actor here at the...
05:38 PM, Dec 12, 2011
New Delhi: Actor Sikander Kher didn't have a dream start in Bollywood like other star kids, but the son of veteran actors Anupam and Kirron Kher has no complaints. He says he is always open to criticism and constantly tries to improve himself. "I have never really thought about praise or criticism. I just believe in working. However, I am definitely open to criticism as it gives you the scope...
12:13 PM, Nov 19, 2011
Mumbai: As the date of Baby B's arrival draws close, speculation about everything related to parents-to-be Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan is increasing by the day. Abhishek's buddy Sikander Kher revealed on a television show that Abhi is keen on a baby girl. So much so that he couldn't stop reiterating, "He really wants a baby girl." Yeh aur baat hai that Sikku conceded, "I can't believe he's having a...
02:21 PM, Nov 03, 2011
New Delhi: Boys will be boys and that's something Abhishek Bachchan, Sikander Kher and Neil Nitin Mukesh proved on the sets of Abbas-Mustan's action thriller Players. The trio had a blast shooting for the film, especially in New Zealand. While shooting in New Zealand for a scene that required them to be racing in their Mini Coopers within the confines of the Wellington Airport, the trio decided to have a...
06:12 PM, Nov 02, 2011
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